Is a GoPro an effective dash cam?

Action cameras such as the GoPro have become really mainstream – and one way people are using them is to capture action on the road, using it as a dash cam.

The GoPro HERO7 (and other similar cameras like the Xiaomi YI, SJCAM SJ4000, and the Mobius) have a sleek, small form factor coupled with very wide angle lenses which make them really tempting dash cams.

There’s also every conceivable kind of mount available for the GoPro, so sticking it on a windshield is not a problem.

Let’s have a quick look at the pros and cons of using a GoPro as a dash cam.

Pros

Very small form factor.

Can capture gorgeous 1080p, 2k, or even 4k video depending on the model.

Can be mounted anywhere.

Very wide angle lens.

Cons

Must record constantly, so you will run out of space quickly, especially if you are recording 2k or 4k video, unless you use the looping feature.